JPO 2003 Vol. 15, Num. 4

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Preliminary Investigation Comparing Rectified and Unrectified Sockets for Transtibial Amputees
Jack R. Engsberg, PhD
S. Wayne Sprouse, CPO
Mary L. Uhrich, MS
Barbara R. Ziegler, CPO
F. Daniel Luitjohan, CP
This article compares test results for two types of prosthetic sockets; rectified and unrectified. The rectified method is the traditional and currently favored mode of socket fabrication. However, user test results indicated no differences between t...
 
127
A Preliminary Comparison of Function and Outcome in Patients with Diabetic Dysvascular Disease
Rebecca Trantowski-Farrell, PT, DPT
Michael S. Pinzur, MD
This article features a study done using the Prosthetic Evaluation Questionnaire and the Six Minute Walk Test to elucidate the needs of transtibial amputees in their rehabilitation efforts. The results suggest that rehabilitation efforts should go be...
 
135
Development and Preliminary Testing of a Device for the Direct Measurement of Forces and Moments in the Prosthetic Limb of Transfemoral Amputees during Activities of Daily Living
Laurent Frossard, PhD
Jim Beck, Eng
Michael Dillon, PhD
John Evans, PhD
The authors describe a method for direct measurement of forces and moments applied on the socket of transfemoral amputees during daily living activities. They used a commercial transducer to record and transmit data directly from the socket of a tran...
 
143
Fatigue Test Device for Stance Phase Control Knee Orthoses
Steven E. Irby, MS
Kathie A. Bernhardt, BS
Duane A. Morrow, MS
Kenton R. Kaufman, PhD, PE
Mechanical endurance testing is critical to ensuring durability and safety of novel orthosis components. A new mechanical fatigue tester has been developed, featuring computer control of electromechanical and pneumatic elements. The user can determin...
 
148
The Transradial Anatomically Contoured (TRAC) Interface: Design Principles and Methodology
John M. Miguelez, CP, FAAOP
Christopher Lake, CPO, FAAOP
Dan Conyers, CPO
John Zenie, CPO, MBA
The authors present the Transradial Anatomically Contoured (TRAC) interface, a variation of the self-suspending transradial (below elbow) level interface. This design combines elements from the two leading styles of interfaces to provide enhanced com...
 
158
Custom Removable Immediate Postoperative Prosthesis
Thomas L. Walsh, BS, CPO